So in looking at these, Does it make you want to share some you have made Or sit down and make some of your own?Whatever the case may be Please share what you do with us this week.Directions are at the right side bar!

We at Inspiration Avenue, might have a fun event up our sleeves with this same theme in mind...... stay tuned!

Monday, December 24, 2012

Welcome everyone! Today I am hosting our second to last challenge of the year - this challenge focuses on the circle of life - renewal and regeneration expressed through the Goddess of Winter. We want you to show us how you view this earthly process of the uniqueness of life - the cyclical interconnectedness of all things expressed through the role the Goddess of Winter plays in this magnificent process. You may use any medium to make your entry including digital - if that should strike your fancy. Share with us your expression of this magical and mystical portion of the circle of the year.

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Winter Solstice has just passed. A time of year in which we welcome the Goddess of Winter with open hearts and arms along with all her myths and rituals. Albeit these rituals vary from culture to culture but none-the-less are recognized by all.

It is a time of year that we celebrate the spirit of regeneration and renewal through age old rituals of personal renewal, thoughts and prayers for world peace and a coming together to honor our family and friends.

We celebrate with lights to hold at bay the darkness of the lengthened nights which we once deeply feared; greenery to remind ourselves of the lush greens of the past and future springs and summers; feasting and gift giving, merriment and singing of songs to remind us that again it will be warm and green in the seasons to come.

Lastly, that all of life is cyclical continually contributing to the great circle of life of which the Goddess of Winter plays but a part. We are reminded of the interconnectedness of life from one season to the next through the Great Circle of Life. (paraphrased from Circle Sanctuary)

Beth P "Winter Goddess"

We look forward as always to your wonderfully diverse creativity and imaginations. Remember to link up you project in the Mr. Linky below so we all can visit one another and compliment one another's beautiful creations!

Here at Inspiration Avenue, we thought it might be fun to have a challenge about the 12 Days of Christmas. The images of the gifts were chosen from items in Etsy Shops. I had trouble just choosing a few.

There are lots of ideas about the origin of the song, and even an urban legend telling that Catholics used the song to hide teachings in the bible, back when it was a crime to be Catholic. You can read about the history and meaning of each of the gifts HERE

This challenge can be interpreted however you want. You can make an image about the literal 12 Days of Christmas song, focus on just a portion of the title, such as the number 12, or go off on a tangent according to the whims of your muse. We hope you just have fun with it. If you need some inspiration, listen to the song sung by children here

The deadline is Sunday, December 16 at noon Eastern time. Leave a thumbnail of your entry with our Mr. Linky gadget and a comment in the comments section. Then have fun hopping around and seeing the other entries. Sorry I can't give you twelve days for this one!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Long ago I realized I actually had a guardian
angel... it was the only logical explanation for some of the wonderful
doors that suddenly opened to me as well as a few situations that I
miraculously survived.

Keep in mind that this is in no way intended to be religious
pursey;

I do not follow an organized religion rather preferring to
follow my own way that is a combination of many paths leading to a
mindful

and spiritual existence.

Recently the realization that I had never painted my
guardian angel struck me with the challenge back in October entitled
"Orange". I thought this would be a wonderful challenge particularly
given the holiday season we have just officially ushered in.

Now I know angels mean different things to different
people so in this challenge I ask that you create a piece of art
depicting your angel be it your guardian or other.

So,
get out those art supplies and get creating... be it a greeting card, a
tag, a painted or collaged canvas or even an assemblage... as
always your imagination is your only limitation.

Submissions are due by noon (eastern time)

on December 2. Leave your link with Mr. Linky below.

Don't forget to link your art so we can all pop over to
each other's blogs for an angelic visit!